The PGA Tour has officially suspended golfers playing in the inaugural LIV tournament.

LIV GOLF TOURNAMENT The PGA Tour has punished 17 players, including Phil Mickelson, for participation in the Saudi-sponsored LIV tournament

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT ''These players made their decision for financial reasons.'' PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan

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INELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART LIV competitors are unable to participate on the PGA Tour or any of its subsidiary tours.

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GOLDMAN After that, well, Mickelson shrugged, and that was the extent of his response.

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LIV GOLF On the other hand, responded forcefully to the PGA fines.

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LIV GOLF On the other hand, responded forcefully to the PGA fines.

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It stated in a tweet that the punishments were cruel and that it widens the gap between the tour and its members, adding that the era of free agency had begun.

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The PGA Tour has officially suspended golfers playing in the inaugural LIV tournament.

LIV GOLF TOURNAMENT The PGA Tour has punished 17 players, including Phil Mickelson, for participation in the Saudi-sponsored LIV tournament

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ''These players made their decision for financial reasons.'' PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan

INELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART LIV competitors are unable to participate on the PGA Tour or any of its subsidiary tours.

GOLDMAN After that, well, Mickelson shrugged, and that was the extent of his response.

LIV GOLF On the other hand, responded forcefully to the PGA fines.

LIV GOLF On the other hand, responded forcefully to the PGA fines.

It stated in a tweet that the punishments were cruel and that it widens the gap between the tour and its members, adding that the era of free agency had begun.

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